McLaren MP4/28: 2013 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MP4/28
2013 Formula 1 car

McLaren MP4/28

5th in standings | McLaren car

4th
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
122
Points
1
Fastest Lap

Car Profile

Team McLaren Season 2013 Constructors' P5 122 pts Races 19 (38 starts) Designers Doug McKiernan Head of aerodynamicsNeil Oatley Chief designerPaddy Lowe Technical directorTim Goss Technical director
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Mercedes FO 1082.4 V8 Also powered Force India VJM06, Mercedes W04 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the McLaren MP4/28

5 Jenson Button JensonButton P9 73 pts
6 Sergio Pérez SergioPérez P11 49 pts

2013 Finishing Positions

4th 1
5th 2
6th 5
7th 3
8th 4
9th 6
10th 4
11th 4
12th 3
13th 1
14th 1
15th 1
16th 1
17th 1
20th 1

2013 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
Jenson Button
917510861213676107891412104
Sergio Pérez
1191169161120891112810155976

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Technical specifications McLaren MP4-28 F1 car

Monocoque: McLaren-moulded carbon fibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures
Front suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Rear suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Electronics: McLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry.
Bodywork: Carbon-fibre composite. Including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing. Driver-operated drag reduction system
Lubricants and fluids: Mobilith SHC™ 1500 Grease – lubricates the four tripod joints on the drive-shafts resisting the high temperatures generated by the exhaust and braking systems; Mobilith SHC™ 220 Grease – minimises rolling resistance in the car’s ceramic wheel bearings to help maximise speed; Mobil SHC™ Hydraulic Oil – running at over 200 bar and 100° C this fluid is an essential part of the hydraulic system which controls gear shift, the throttles and operation of DRS and steering systems
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero
Radio: Kenwood
Race wheels: Enkei
Brake callipers: Akebono
Master cylinders: Akebono
Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering: McLaren power-assisted
Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems
Paint solutions: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens products

Transmission

Gearbox: McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. Integral rear impact structure
Gears: Seven forward and one reverse
Gear selection: McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated
Clutch: Carbon/carbon, hand-operated
Lubricants: Mobil 1 SHC™ Gear Oil

Engine

Designation: Mercedes-Benz FO 108F
Configuration: 2.4l 90° V8, naturally aspirated
Maximum rpm: 18,000
Piston bore maximum: 98mm
Number of valves: 32
Fuel: ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugs: NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Formula 1
Lubricants: Mobil 1 - combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
KERS: Supplied by Mercedes-Benz with engine-mounted electrical motor/generator. Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics

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McLaren MP4/28: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MP4/28?
McLaren raced the McLaren MP4/28 in the 2013 Formula 1 season, finishing 5th in the constructors' championship with 122 points.
Who drove the McLaren MP4/28?
Jenson Button and Sergio Pérez drove the McLaren MP4/28 in 2013.
How many races did the McLaren MP4/28 win?
The McLaren MP4/28 did not win a Grand Prix in 2013; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the McLaren MP4/28?
The McLaren MP4/28 used the Mercedes FO 108, a 2.4 V8 engine.